duplicate-detection

name	duplicate-detection
description	Find likely duplicate Linear issues, compare evidence, and propose link, merge, or closure actions.

Duplicate detection

Use when a user asks whether an issue is duplicated or related.

Process

1. Extract search terms from title, description, error messages, product area, labels, and comments.
2. Use list_issues with targeted queries. Done when at least one search has run.
3. Use get_issue on the strongest candidates before recommending. Done when each candidate's scope, symptoms, environment, impacted user flow, and status are compared.
4. Recommend the canonical issue to keep open.
5. Propose duplicate links, status changes, or closures only after comparison is complete.

Output

Use the agent default response shape, plus candidate duplicates, why they match or do not match, recommended canonical issue, and proposed Linear action.